Hook Up This Adorable Baby Blocks Afghan. Free Pattern!
Baby Blocks Baby Afghan Crochet Pattern: A Cozy Keepsake
There’s something truly special about a handmade gift, especially for a new arrival. This beautiful Baby Blocks Baby Afghan pattern creates a stunning, textured blanket that’s sure to become a cherished heirloom. Designed with ease in mind, this project is perfect for crocheters looking to create a thoughtful and cozy masterpiece. Let’s gather our yarn and hooks and start this heartwarming journey!
Skill Level
EASY
Finished Size
About 34 x 36 in. (86.5 x 91.5 cm)
Materials
- LION BRAND BUNDLE OF LOVE (Art. 149) in Oasis, 4 balls
- LION BRAND crochet hook size N-13 (9 mm)
- LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle
Materials Note
The Afghan was photographed with optional pom-poms. The yarn amount is sufficient to make pom-poms, but we strongly suggest that if this Afghan is meant for a baby or child, you do not add pom-poms, as these are a choking hazard.
Gauge
9 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) over pattern in Rows 5-16, with 2 strands of yarn held together.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Stitch Explanation
Spike-st (spike stitch)
Insert hook in next st in indicated row below and draw up a loop to height of current row, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. Skip the st in the current row that is covered by the spike st. Note: A st “4 rows below” is in the row numbered 4 less than the row you are currently making. For example, when working Row 5, a st “4 rows below” is in Row 5 – 4 = Row 1.
Notes
- Afghan is worked in one piece, back and forth in rows and with 2 strands of yarn held together.
- A single crochet border is worked all the way around outside edge of Afghan.
Abbreviations
- beg = begin(ning)
- ch = chain
- rep = repeat
- rnd(s) = round
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tog = together
The Pattern
Afghan
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, ch 76.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – you will have 75 sc in this row.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sts, Spike st in next st 4 rows below, sc in next 3 sts; rep from across – 18 Spike sts and 57 sc.
Rows 6-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across – 75 sc.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, Spike st in next st 4 rows below, sc in next 3 sts; rep to last 2 sts, Spike st over next sc, sc in last sc – 19 Spike sts and 56 sc.
Rows 12-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across – 75 sc.
Rep Rows 5-16 until piece measures about 35 in. (89 cm) from beg, end with a Row 16 as the last row you work. Do not fasten off.
Border
Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc in first st (corner made), sc in next 2 sts, Spike st in next st 4 rows below, sc in next 3 sts, Spike st in next st 4 rows below; rep to last 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in last st; work sc evenly spaced along side edge; working along opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in ch at base of first st, sc in next 73 ch, 3 sc in next ch; work sc evenly spaced along side edge; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around working 3 sc in 2nd sc of each 3-sc corner; join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
We hope you enjoyed creating this beautiful Baby Blocks Baby Afghan! There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a handmade gift, and your efforts have surely created something truly special. We’d love to see your finished projects! Share your creations with us on social media by tagging Crochetto. Happy crocheting!
